200-Level Courses
MESA 201 : Introduction to Middle East Studies.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Introduction to Middle East from historical, art/literary, and various social science perspectives, including introduction to disciplinary methodologies and major issues of interest. |
MESA 250 : Introduction to the Religion of Islam.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| DESCRIPTION:  | Exploring the rise of Islam, the life of Muhammad, basic beliefs and practices, major figures and movements, and contemporary political and social issues. |
300-Level Courses
MESA 350 : Islam in Contemporary Society.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | MESA 250 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Islam in modern society: doctrine, practices, institutions, approaches to the challenges of modern life; the rise of fundamentalism. |
MESA 399R : Academic Internship.
(1-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Middle East Studies/Arabic coordinator's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Individualized work or volunteer experience in the Middle East or with an organization dealing with the Middle East. Must be coordinated through International Study Programs or the Washington Seminar and with the consent of the Middle East Studies/Arabic coordinator. |
400-Level Courses
MESA 451 : The Figure of Muhammad in Islamic Tradition.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | ARAB 202 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Introduction to Muslim views regarding Muhammad as found in two significant Islamic textual traditions: The Sira (biography)/Maghazi (battles) and Hadith (acts) of Muhammad. |
MESA 468R : Key Issues In Understanding the Middle East.
(.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall On Demand; Winter On Demand |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Topics vary. Guest and BYU professors teach subjects in an intensive format over a limited time period through lectures and readings. |
MESA 495 : Senior Seminar in Middle East Studies.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | ARAB 300 & ARAB 302 & ARAB 311R & ARAB 331 & PL SC 200; Advanced Arabic Study Abroad |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Capstone course, including major research paper demonstrating ability to integrate cross-disciplinary information and methodology. |